More than surviving (English subtitles)

The global climate is changing and the past no longer explains the present. Traditional knowledge is increasingly unreliable because our experience of what has happened before does not necessarily help us prepare for today and tomorrow.
Progress in science and technology, though, has brought remarkable growth in the development of forecasts. From predictions of shifts in rainfall patterns to short-term tropical cyclone tracks, they are vital new tools in efforts to reduce the impact of natural hazards.
But the existence of predictions is not enough. They need to be communicated, and that is a challenge for all, especially in poor countries or among poor communities in rich ones. People must both understand and trust the warnings they are given. Events may be inevitable but those at risk need to know that they can do something about them.
A fisherman in a local village realizes that Climate Change is leading to a drastic reduction in fish. He comes across a documentary about fish farming and decides to start a fish factory in his village. This inspirational story about climate change adaptation tells the story of how vulnerability is transformed into capacity. We see his drive, enthusiasm, and vision. His dreams are coming true. Adaptation is happening.

More information: http://www.ifrc.org/what/disasters/climate-change/index.asp
& http://www.climatecentre.org

Year: 2008
Length: 5 minutes 49 seconds

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Red
• Cross
• International
• Crescent
• IFRC
• Disaster
• Relief
• Preparedness
• Health
• Humanitarian
• Assistance
• Volunteers
• Humanity
• Non-profit
• Climate
• change
• adaptation
• TV
• spot
• Mexican
• cambio
• climatico

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"mis hijos...porque son quienes más creen en mi..." :)